Groups sue EPA over air pollution from large farms

DES MOINES, Iowa — A coalition of environmental, humane and community organizations said Wednesday they have filed two lawsuits against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, claiming the federal government has done too little to protect residents from air pollution leaving large animal confinement facilities.

The groups claim large pig, cattle, dairy and other facilities contribute to asthma and heart attacks as well as climate change, regional haze and other environmental problems.

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